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Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial

The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D86HkbV

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8b6es5c

Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life

In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u4Ztp8S

Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQskAGa

India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup

The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FkYifgX

Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZqM59wu

Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog

The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning". from BBC News https://ift.tt/melbPHN

'Dancing girl' with bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gK0oNbu

Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain

The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1PUnlz

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FRguscT

'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v4ra7Mq

The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vioCOZ

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vP2LgMH

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/APa9MbX

Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO. from BBC News https://ift.tt/73USF92

'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut

The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tx2c9Xy

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RdfL41N

A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff

The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LSJs1yb

What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein

The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ABdsimY

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences

Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyhQi0W